thejacobs - A Tribute to My Hubby...

So training camp is over... and we're in the process of recovering. This camp was a lot more difficult than the past few. A big portion of the difficulty is just the sheer size of this camp. 119 participants in one location is just overwhelming... I don't care who you are! However, the main reason for my difficulties was because of one reason.

Corey was gone.

Now I know... call me the pitiful newlywed. But I SERIOUSLY missed my husband for those 10 days! He was on back to back short term projects... leading one in Harlan, Kentucky and helping one in Matamoros, Mexico. At first my thought was that it would be a good time for him to be gone, considering I would be at the office so much. If we're both busy, we miss each other less, right?

Wrong.

I realized over those days that our lives have absolutely become intertwined. I depend on Corey 110%. I used to pride myself on being a strong, independent woman. I kept telling myself while Corey was gone "Hey... you were single once... you survived then!"

Not anymore.

Not having Corey around made me realize that he is the piece of my life that keeps it all together. In case you don't know me that well... I'm often a little scattered. That may seem funny considering my job is to keep all the details in line. But when it comes to home and personal life...

...that's all Corey.

One evening, I was sitting in bed and I think it just finally hit me... I've always taken it for granted

how much my husband loves and serves me without the praises and accolades he deserves. He regularly shows me how much he loves me through all the little things in life... Coffee in the morning... shutting off the alarm so I can sleep five more minutes and then waking me up with a sweet kiss... making sure I have breakfast... making sure I get rest when I need rest... making sure I don't forget to drink water or eat lunch...

I'm way too lucky...

I'm not gonna lie ladies... I got the best! Sorry! He's already mine... I'll see if he can train up a few for you too.

Unfortunately for my pampering, my amazing husband has been discovered. He's taken on a role in our Short Term Missions Department alongside the Director. Clint has started to brainstorm new projects with Corey and together with the department, they're making it happen. A few weeks ago, Corey put together a weekend retreat for a group of college ministry leaders. He designed and carried out a weekend for them to encounter God, be filled up, and challenged to a deeper lifestyle. It was so successful they are looking to begin offering these retreats for more groups.

This week Corey is helping to lead Project Leader Training here in Gainesville. He has worked alongside Clint and the Short Term department to completely redevelop how they train leaders for the 3-day to 2-week trips AIM offers. Corey is responsible for emceeing the event and for teaching a few of the sessions.

So I'm going to try my own hand at pampering... It's my turn to keep everything together so he can focus on what God has him doing for now. I know I could never serve him as well as he serves me, but I'm gonna try my best!!! I'm so proud of all that he's doing and the new roles he's stepped into.

...even if that means I have to make my own coffee once in a while